Cautions And Warning Symbols; General Safety Instructions - Clarke SA40 56104487 (20D) Service Manual

Service Manual – SA40

Cautions and Warning Symbols

Nilfisk-Advance uses the symbols below to signal potentially dangerous conditions. Read this information
carefully and take the necessary steps to protect personnel and property.
Danger! Is used to warn of immediate hazards that will cause severe personal injury or death.
Warning! Is used to call attention to a situation that could cause severe personal injury.
Caution! Is used to call attention to a situation that could cause minor personal injury or
damage to the machine or other property.
Read all instructions before using.

General Safety Instructions

Specific Cautions and Warnings are included to warn you of potential danger of machine damage or bodily
harm. This machine is for commercial use, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops and
offices other than normal residential housekeeping purposes.
Warning! Be sure to follow these safety precautions to avoid situations that could cause
severe personal injury.
• This machine should only be used by properly-trained and authorized personnel.
• This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
• Avoid sudden stops when on ramps or inclines. Avoid abrupt sharp turns. Use low speed down
ramps.
• Observe the Gross Vehicle Weight, GVW, of the machine when loading, driving, lifting or
supporting the machine.
• Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Explosive gases are vented
during normal operation.
• Charging the batteries produces highly-explosive hydrogen gas. Charge the batteries only in
well-ventilated areas away from open flame. Do not smoke while charging the batteries.
• Remove all jewelry when working near electrical components.
• Turn the Key Switch off (O) and disconnect the batteries before servicing electrical components.
• Never work underneath a machine without safety blocks or stands to support the machine.
• Do not dispense flammable cleaning agents, operate the machine on or near these agents, or
operate in areas where flammable liquids exist.
• Only use the brushes provided with the machine or those specified in the Instructions for Use.
The use of other brushes may impair safety.
• Do not clean this machine with a pressure washer.
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